16th December 2024

Landlords rush to sell before Christmas, leveraging Stamp Duty relief before it’s reversed

A third of homes for sale on Zoopla are currently chain-free (32%), suggesting that landlords are continuing to exit the market. On the other side…

23rd September 2024

Estates liable to Inheritance Tax – Who’s responsible for paying it

Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (which includes the property, money and possessions) of someone who’s died. The standard rate is 40% which…

20th August 2024

The end of the UK’s Furnished Holiday Letting scheme

In the UK, special tax rules apply to rental income from properties that qualify as a Furnished Holiday Letting (FHL). Under the current FHL scheme,…

26th June 2024

How to plan for rising school fees

According to the IFS, the average cost of private school fees has risen by 20% in real terms since 2010 — and the cost could…

16th May 2024

Less than a year until higher Stamp Duty comes knocking at your door

The cost-of-living crisis and higher mortgage rates suppressed demand in the housing market last year; however, with interest rate cuts and one year until additional…

19th May 2022

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24th April 2019

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24th April 2019

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24th April 2019

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26th March 2019

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